Franchise Deep Dive: Loyalty Brands Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data

Under the leadership of seasoned business expert John Hewitt, Loyalty Brands became a franchise powerhouse with 10 brands and 100s of units under its purview.

By Jeff DwyerStaff Writer

8:08AM • 04/10/24

LAST UPDATED: December 2023
FRANCHISE WEBSITE: https://loyaltybrands.com/
NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: 440+
REPORTED COST TO GET IN: See Below
REPORTED ROI (Item 19): N/A

Loyalty Brands is a multi-brand franchisor that operates franchise concepts specializing in a range of solutions, including financial services, accounting and tax services, home-based mobile pet grooming, insurance, staffing and recruiting, and home inspection.

Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Loyalty Brands was founded in 2018 by serial entrepreneur John Hewitt. Hewitt has more than 55 years of tax experience and business acumen, and is responsible for founding both Jackson Hewitt and Liberty Tax Service.

As of December 2023, the Loyalty Brands family includes Estrella Insurance, Ledgers, ATAX Tax Service, The Inspection Boys, Zoomin Groomin, Jomsom Staffing, Little Medical School, CR3 American Exteriors, The Salt Suite and Loyalty Business Brokers.

How Many Loyalty Brands Locations Are There?

Loyalty Brands currently has 10 franchise brands under its purview with a total of more than 440 locations.

What Is Loyalty Brands’ Business Model?

Loyalty Brands acts as a synergistic group of franchise businesses and services that are designed to work together to help franchise buyers prosper quickly and over the long term. The company, led by serial entrepreneur John Hewitt, has decades of documented franchise and business success. This experience has enabled Loyalty Brands to develop a proven business system that “drives customer loyalty, repeat business, and financial stability.”

As an umbrella company, Loyalty Brands offers a range of businesses and services, including:

Small- to medium-size business accounting and advisory services
Tax preparation and business services
Business brokerage
Mobile dog grooming
Property and casualty insurance agency
Executive staffing
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-based education program
Storefront salt therapy opportunity
Home inspection services

“We've identified and teamed up with reputable existing business partners in each of our business franchise sectors to create strong business models based on the uniquely qualified skills and experience of our partners,” the brand wrote on its website.

How Much Can Loyalty Brands Franchise Owners Make?

Loyalty Brands operates several different franchise concepts. To learn more about what you can make as a franchise owner of each of its brands, contact the team about reading its Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD), which will state the total earnings of any company or franchise-owned unit as a reference.

How Much Does It Cost To Open a Loyalty Brands Franchise?

As of the publishing of this story, the initial investment required to open each Loyalty Brand franchise is as follows:

Estrella Insurance: $49,500
Ledgers: $40,000
ATAX Tax Service: $65,000 to $85,000
The Inspection Boys: $51,100 to $61,750
Zoomin Groomin: $52,900 to $152,900
Jomsom Staffing: $86,800 to $147,500
Little Medical School: $48,200 to $74,400
CR3 American Exteriors: $73,000 to $188,300
The Salt Suite: $199,100 to $426,550
Loyalty Business Brokers: $68,200 to $99,700

What Is the Franchise Fee for Loyalty Brands?

The franchise fee required to open each Loyalty Brand franchise is as follows:

Estrella Insurance: $25,000
Ledgers: $25,000
ATAX Tax Service: $30,000
The Inspection Boys: $40,000
Zoomin Groomin: $35,000
Jomsom Staffing: $40,000
Little Medical School: $35,000
CR3 American Exteriors: $35,000
The Salt Suite: $35,000
Loyalty Business Brokers: $40,000

Who’s On Loyalty Brands’ Leadership Team?

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